Run Johnny Run

Johnny's running a marathon
after losing a hundred pounds
never felt better in his life

forty six year old accountant
for a seventy-eight year old firm
figures taxes every year
down to the last penny

his wife is a mile ahead of him
long time runner
even won one once

they've been trying to have kids
for five years
she's about to go through menopause
the adoption papers went through this week

she is an adorable Asian child
with a smile to melt your heart
she'll be loved forever

Johnny hits mile 13

he's thinking about buying a new car for himself
figures he's earned it
after all his trouble to get in shape
but he knows she will want a new TV for the bedroom
maybe one of those new Plasma TV's

Johnny hits mile 14

we should finally take that vacation to Hawaii
he thinks
before we get involved with a baby
babies in Hawaii are depressing
this should be like the honeymoon we never had

Johnny hits mile 15

as the blue sky greets his eyes
an embolism meets his brain


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